Definitions for heroism
ˈhɛr oʊˌɪz əmher·o·ism

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. heroism, gallantry, valor, valour, valorousness, valiance, valiancynoun

   the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

   "he showed great heroism in battle"; "he received a medal for valor"

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 2 votes

1. heroismnoun

   The qualities characteristic of a hero, as courage, bravery, fortitude, unselfishness, etc.; the display of such qualities.

2. Etymology: Of héroisme.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Heroismnoun

   The qualities or character of an hero.

   Etymology: heroisme, French.

   If the Odyssey be less noble than the Iliad, it is more instructive: the Iliad abounds with more heroism, this with more morality. William Broome, Notes to the Odyssey.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. heroism

   Heroism is the act of demonstrating outstanding bravery, courage, nobility, or fortitude in the face of extremely difficult or dangerous situations. This typically involves self-sacrifice or taking risks for the benefit of others or for a greater good, often without expecting a reward. Heroism represents a quality or a set of qualities attributed to those who are considered heroes.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Heroismnoun

   the qualities characteristic of a hero, as courage, bravery, fortitude, unselfishness, etc.; the display of such qualities

WikidataRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. Heroism

   Eroica is a 1958 film by Andrzej Munk. It is composed of two separate stories, each featuring the Polish concept of heroism and a role of a hero. A third segment, Con Bravura, utilizing Polish romantic legend and different in spirit from the first two segments, was meant as the final part of the original film but although completed, was ultimately cut by Munk from the final version. It premiered on Polish Television in 1972 and depicts wartime couriers crossing the Tatra Mountains. Eroica won the FIPRESCI Award at the 1959 Mar del Plata Film Festival.

The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon WurdzRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. HEROISM

   A transferable ticket to the Haul of Fame. Once held by Hobson and Dewey, now carried by Mother Eddy and Brother Dowie.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. heroism

   The qualities of a hero; bravery; courage; intrepidity.

Matched Categories

1. • Courage

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Anagrams for heroism »

1. moreish

How to pronounce heroism?

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How to say heroism in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of heroism in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of heroism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of heroism in a Sentence

1. Jack Keane:

   We knew we were at war, the first battle of that war took place in the Pentagon and the World Trade Center. I visited the hospital that night, five different hospitals. We had lots of wounded. Some of them stayed for weeks. I realized that there was a significant amount of heroism that had taken place from the patients in the hospital, as well as from my officers and CEOs and civilians who joined me in the operation center who had been assisting people outside.

2. Benjamin Haydon:

   The explanation of the propensity of the English people to portrait painting is to be found in their relish for a Fact. Let a man do the grandest things, fight the greatest battles, or be distinguished by the most brilliant personal heroism, yet the English people would prefer his portrait to a painting of the great deed. The likeness they can judge of; his existence is a Fact. But the truth of the picture of his deeds they cannot judge of, for they have no imagination.

3. Kardashian West:

   As horrible as this has been it's been amazing to see the resilient spirit of everyone involved and the heroism of those risking their lives on the front lines.

4. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky:

   I’ve talked to the defenders of Mariupol today. I’m in constant contact with them. Their determination, heroism and firmness are astonishing, if only those who have been thinking for 31 days on how to hand over dozens of jets and tanks had 1% of their courage.

5. Tim Hogan:

   She has deep respect for his family. While she was simply sharing a memory, she continues to believe that the best stories about Senator McCain are not about the views he had about President Trump: they are about McCains own valor and heroism.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=heroism
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Heroism
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=heroism
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heroism
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=heroism
7. ^ The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon Wurdz
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1989/pg1989-images.html#:~:text=heroism
8. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=heroism